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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: November 21, 2020
Empire Construction brings Pure Barre to Pittsford
Pittsford, NY Empire Commercial Construction, a retail-specific division of regional general contractor Taylor–The Builders, was recently awarded the construction contract for Pure Barre Pittsford, the area’s newest barre fitness studio.
Empire is teaming with Casco Architectural & Engineering Services, D.P.C. for design, demolition and rebuild of a 2,000 s/f space located in Pittsford Plaza at 3349 Monroe Ave. Construction completed early this month.
“It is an honor for Empire to be selected by Christine and Dalya at Pure Barre Pittsford, to bring their first location to the Rochester market,” said project executive, Josh Myers. “We look forward to exceeding future construction goals for new studios in the region, as this exciting franchise continues to flourish in the competitive fitness landscape.”
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